Obituaries

Jan 26, 2021

Violets are blue, roses are red. If you're reading this, I must be dead! Russell Robert Simmons, age 73, lost his courageous seven year battle with cancer on January 26, 2021 surrounded by his family at home. Russ, affectionately known to his family and many friends as Rhymin' Russ and Mr. Mopar, had a lifelong love of music, bowling...

Jan 25, 2021

James "Jim" Sitterly, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on January 25, 2021 at his home with his wife and son by his side.

Jim filled his life with his two great loves: family and nature. A logger, buyer of standing timber, and landowner, he turned his passion for nature into a profession in which he could spend...

Jan 25, 2021

James Henry Kocher, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio, surely heard the Lord say "well done good and faithful servant" after passing from this life to the next, on January 25, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born on August 4, 1940 in Norwalk to the late Everett and Lavina (Weisenberger) Kocher. Jim was a 4th generation Flyer, graduating from the school he...

Jan 24, 2021

Thomas Greilich, 70, of Monroeville, Ohio, died on January, 24, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1950 to Kathryn and Walter Greilich.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judith Greilich.

His family is not holding any services but encourage friends to honor and remember Thomas in their own way. Memorial contributions may be...

Jan 24, 2021

Barbara L. Tunnell, 74, of Greenwich, Ohio passed away at her on home on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  She was born in Sandusky, Ohio on November 3, 1946.  She was the daughter of Sylvester J. and Otilla (Olah) Dute, who both preceded her in death.

Barbara was a graduate of Huron High School and worked many years...

Jan 23, 2021

Ronald Otto Kromer, 78, of Norwalk, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born on June 23, 1942 in Norwalk to the late Otto and Donna Bell (Wade) Kromer and graduated in 1961 from Milan High School.

Ron was a wonderful husband, father, brother, husband, and grandfather.  He was not just a...

Jan 23, 2021

Salvatore L. "Sal" Midolo, 90, of New London, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 surrounded by family members at his home.  He was born on December 15, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the now deceased Sebastiano and Maria (Bruno) Midolo.  Sal graduated from Collinwood High School in 1949.  He spent much of his life in service to...

Jan 21, 2021

Kenneth W. Hyde, otherwise known by his friends as "Smoke", 88, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 18, 1932 to the late Elmyra and Herbert Hyde.

Shortly after graduating high school in Amherst, Ohio, he married his beloved wife, Patricia, and...

Jan 21, 2021

Gerald E. Sheller, 74, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Good Shepherd in Ashland, Ohio.  He was born on March 8, 1946 in Wellington, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Gerald R and Bettie (Wolfe) Sheller.

Gerald has lived in the New London and Norwalk area most of his life. ...

Jan 21, 2021

Gary L. Goss (68) of Roundhead, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima.  He was born April 4, 1952 in Oberlin to the late Alta J. (Durkee) and Herbert M. Goss.  Gary was a graduate of Wellington Schools, Class of 1970 and the Southern Bible College.  He worked...

Jan 21, 2021

Helen Mae Eby, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio and formerly of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021 at the Inn at Ashland Woods in Ashland, Ohio.  She was born on May 21, 1929 in Havana, Ohio to the late Adolph and Cora (Smith) Stein and graduated from Monroeville High School and Fremont Beauty School.

Helen ...

Jan 21, 2021

Christena M. Dalton Johannsen, 97, passed away on 1-21-2021  at her daughters in Medina, Ohio.  She was born on 11-11-1923 in Wakeman, Ohio to Ina May (Hill) Dalton and Henry S. Dalton.  Christena's mother died when she was 2 months old.  Her father Henry and step mother, Bertha raised Christena.  Bertha was the only mother she knew.  Christena resided...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Eugene Channel was born June 12, 1937 to Clyde and Ireta (Swope) Channel. He was a lifetime resident of Sullivan, Ohio, graduating from Sullivan High School.

Robert was a kind and gentle man who was willing to help anyone in need. He began farming on the Swope family farm at the age of 14 and continued...

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Henry Murowsky, 69, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, surrounded by his family. Tom was born August 17, 1951, son of the late Henry & JoAnn (Gagliardo) Murowsky.

He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Dragan), his dedicated son Patrick, his adoring daughter Anne Frazier, and his devoted son-in-law Allen...

Jan 20, 2021

Burnice R. Brummitt, 86, of New London, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born on November 24, 1934 to the late Nancy "Delfia" and George Brummitt.

In 1953, Burnice graduated from Irvington High School in Virginia. He worked for Ford Motor Company for just over 30 years until...

Jan 19, 2021

In 100 years, a person is likely to be shaped by literally thousands of experiences and in that time, also leave a lasting legacy on all the people one touched in some manner. And so begins the story of the life of Dorothy Naomi (McConnell) Walker, born May 21, 1920 to James A and Roena McConnell, just down from...

Jan 19, 2021

William "Bill" Robert McComas, 83, of New London, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Laurels of New London. He was born on December 7, 1937 to the late Mary Margaret and Silas Richard McComas.

After serving in the United States Army, Bill made a career as a truck driver until his retirement. He...

Jan 19, 2021

John R. Ross, 69, of Norwalk, has "taken the broken wings of this life and learned to fly", transitioning on to heaven on January 19, 2021.  He was born on November 4, 1951 in Norwalk, Ohio to the now deceased Richard S. and Mary E. (Nestor) Ross. He was a 1970 graduate of Norwalk High School.

John...

Jan 19, 2021

Gertrude G. Handshoe, 88, of Greenwich, Ohio died on January 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 19, 1932 in Hueysville, KY.  Gertrude was the daughter of the late Suell and Minnie (Smith) Griffith.

Over the years, Gertrude worked at Willard Laundry, Midwest Industries and Pioneer Rubber.  She was a member of the North...

Jan 18, 2021

Kenneth George Oblender, 54, of Milan, died on January 18, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic after many health struggles, and ultimately a battle with COVID-19.  He was born on September 26, 1966 in Sandusky, Ohio to Steve and Betty H. (Sanchez) Oblender.

Ken was an incredibly loving husband and son who despite his failing health, remained unshakably ...